Scotland

Why are data centres such a big deal in Scotland?

At least 23 huge data centres are planned in Scotland, causing significant concern for campaigners.

No more cereal at the end of the aisle? New rules in Scotland's supermarkets

Restrictions are being put on products with high sugar, fat and salt content, but the meal deal lives on.

Link Group launches £840m Scottish housing framework

Link Group has launched procurement for an £840m framework covering housing construction work across Scotland. The housing association said the framework would…

More ex-timber firm workers win tribunal claims

Former workers of a timber supplier in administration have won a 90-day protective award at an employment tribunal. The 13 ex-employees of the National Timber…

On the rocks? Scotch distilleries pause production as unsold 'whisky loch' grows

Demand for Scotland's most famous export has slumped, with industry facing job cuts and closures. Obscured by the Scottish countryside on the outskirts of Kirk…

Jill Dando murder: technological advances allow police to review CCTV 27 years later

BBC broadcaster was shot in 1999 in case detectives have previously said may never be solved. Technological advances are allowing police to review old CCTV foo…

Diesel prices exceed £2 a litre at hundreds of forecourts across Scotland

Motoring organisation the RAC says it expects the average UK diesel price to hit a new record high over the weekend.

New powerful synthetic opioids behind sharp rise in Scottish drug deaths

Eleven per cent increase in fatalities last year partly down to presence of nitazenes in Scotland's illicit drug market. New forms of a powerful synthetic opio…

Flights in and out of the north of UK face disruption because of technical issue

A technical issue has disrupted flights in and out of Scotland, Northern Ireland and the north of England

King Charles Meets With A.I. Executives About Safety Risks

The gathering in Scotland brings together industry leaders amid a growing debate about the safety risks of unchecked artificial intelligence.

Scotland imposes mandatory environmental assessments on new datacentres

Government announces before vote on moratorium that any projects above 50MW must submit assessments in planning process. Large-scale datacentres will face mand…

I moved my shop 20 miles because I couldn't afford £300 a week on fuel

People in Turriff, Aberdeenshire, tell BBC Scotland News the impact rising petrol prices is having.

Bam appoints Scotland regional director

Bam UK & Ireland has appointed Robertson Construction Group executive technical director Mike King as regional director for Scotland. King will join Bam on 17…

I took my teen on a group tour in Scotland. I worried she'd be out of place, but she proved how grown-up she is.

I took my teen on a group tour in Scotland. I worried she'd be out of place, but she proved how grown-up she is.

ACM Expands Role on Scotland Excel's Engineering Consultancy Framework

Aecom (ACM) Joins Scotland Excel's Consultancy Framework

World Cup 2026: England win, Clarke quits Scotland and Iran denied at the last - live

All the latest news from as we reach the knockouts Player guide | Power rankings | Golden Boot | Mail usGet your power rankings here.The pod squad is here from…

World Cup 2026: England through, Scotland wait goes on and joy for Cape Verde - live

Latest news from the 16th and final day of the groups Third-place table | Player guide | Golden Boot | Mail TahaAmid all the joy, there's the treatment of Iran…

World Cup 2026: England frustrated; final group games kick off as Scotland face Brazil - live

All the latest news on a day packed with six matches Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail DanielHow do we feel about the penalty that wasn't?I don'…

World Cup 2026: Scotland fall flat; USA into knockouts; Turkey's tears and Almíron's red for covering mouth - live

All the latest news from day nine of the tournament Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Email usOne of the biggest gripes about the World Cup so far ha…

Beer Crisis In Boston After Scotland Fans Drink Local Bars Dry

God bless the Scottish

I spent $750 on a World Cup ticket to see Scotland play. Days later StubHub said it wasn't available anymore.

I spent $750 on a World Cup ticket to see Scotland play. Days later StubHub said it wasn't available anymore.

Pipers and dreams: World Cup fever grips Scotland again after 28 years

The country is ready to blow away decades of dashed hopes and celebrate, with marching bands and all-night parties. Scotland is leaning into one its most treas…

Tartan Army toast Scotland's World Cup return: 'It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity'

Of all the bases Scotland fans could have found for their World Cup journey, it had to be the city renowned for chasing the English out of town. Sam Adams is t…

UK construction activity April 2026: Scotland

Project-starts declined rose and main contract awards increased on the quarter but remained below last year's level. Detailed planning approvals also fell acro…

Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland app users hit by outage

"We're aware some customers are having issues with our app and online banking. We're really sorry about this," Lloyds Bank posted on X.

John Swinney urges Starmer to show Scotland 'greater respect' after SNP victory

Scottish Labour leader, Anas Sarwar, concedes his party was comprehensively beaten in election as count puts his party on 17 seats, a tie with ReformElection 2…

Scotland's building safety levy passes final hurdle with plans to raise £450m

Scotland's building safety levy, which aims to fund £450m worth of necessary cladding remediation over a 15-year period, has passed its final test in the Scott…

Lloyds, Bank of Scotland and Halifax apps showed customers other users' transactions

The Lloyds Banking Group customers reported being able to view payments and charges from other sources.

I've lived in Scotland my whole life. These are my 4 favorite day trips from Edinburgh.

I've lived in Scotland my whole life. These are my 4 favorite day trips from Edinburgh.